"Right now, someone nearby is buying organic bean sprouts. It may be the last thing he ever does. Last week’s E. coli outbreak in Germany - potentially traced to an organic farm - was more deadly than the largest nuclear disaster of the last … [Read more...] about Demands for Moratorium on Organic Food
How Others Price Carbon
The Australian Government asked the Productivity Commission to undertake a research study into effective carbon prices that result from emissions-reduction policies in Australia and other key economies. Key findings include: 1. More than 1000 … [Read more...] about How Others Price Carbon
Free-Flowing Estuary Vital to Healthy River System: Johnny Kahlbetzer
"There is more to fixing the Murray-Darling Basin than fixating on the amount of fresh water coming downstream," writes Johnny Kahlbetzer in today's The Australian... "I am a Murray-Darling Basin food and fibre producer, and I'm very aware of how … [Read more...] about Free-Flowing Estuary Vital to Healthy River System: Johnny Kahlbetzer
Warming Alarmists Lose Yet Another Debate
In celebration of World Environment Day, the Queensland Division of the Property Council of Australia convened a breakfast meeting last Friday morning (June 3rd) to debate the topic “Australia needs a carbon tax”. Leading speaker for the motion … [Read more...] about Warming Alarmists Lose Yet Another Debate
World Environment Day: Time to Reflect on Barrages that Cripple Murray River Estuary
“World Environment Day is a time to celebrate what has been achieved, but also to reflect on many seemingly insurmountable problems,” said Murray Darling food producer, Johnny Kahlbetzer. “The Murray River is important to me,” said Mr Kahlbetzer, … [Read more...] about World Environment Day: Time to Reflect on Barrages that Cripple Murray River Estuary
Australian Cattle Not Singled Out for Brutal Death
I saw many buffalo, cattle and also deer, slaughtered in Indonesia during the 1970s. There was usually praying, the beast’s head was secured, and then a sharp knife used to saw through the neck. I write ‘saw’ because the neck is thick and as I … [Read more...] about Australian Cattle Not Singled Out for Brutal Death
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
